Artwork
Haymaking
Haymaking is an oil painting by Peter De Wint. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Haymaking is a landscape oil painting by British artist Peter De Wint, dated to circa 1826. It is part of the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene rural scene of haymaking. Figures in traditional attire work amidst cut grass, hay stacks, and horses, set against a cloudy light blue sky. A foreground water body with surrounding vegetation adds depth.
Technique & Style
Dominant green and brown hues characterize the palette. De Wint's brushwork and color choice evoke a sense of naturalism, typical of early 19th-century British landscape painting.
History & Provenance
Created around 1826, the painting's history prior to its acquisition by the Victoria and Albert Museum is not detailed here. It remains a notable work in their collection.
Context
Reflecting the era's focus on rural life, Haymaking situates itself within the broader tradition of British landscape art, which often celebrated the countryside's tranquility and industry.
Legacy
As part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's holdings, Haymaking contributes to the institution's comprehensive display of British art, offering insight into 19th-century landscape painting practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter De Wint was a prolific English painter, mostly in landscape painting in oils and watercolour. A number of his pictures are in Tate Britain, the Victoria and Albert Museum and The Collection, Lincoln. He died in London.
